Alendronic acid Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
980
Total Quantity
4,768
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+30.6%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 980 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 30.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items980
Total Quantity4,768
Total NHS Cost£1,511
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+30.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice980 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+30.6% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.